# Brazil public safety and crime trends

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-public-safety-and-crime-trends
> Updated: 2026-10-29T20:47:05.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 2.

Security data and public safety reports from various Brazilian regions show divergent trends throughout 2026. In São Paulo, state and capital authorities recorded significant decreases in robberies, thefts, and homicides, with vehicle thefts reaching a 21-year low. However, rape cases in the city of São Paulo rose by 4.7% in September, contributing to an 11.5% increase since the start of the year.

Mato Grosso reported a 22.3% decline in vehicle robberies compared to the same period in 2025. In contrast, the state of Acre experienced rising violence, including a 31.5% increase in the rape of vulnerable persons and a 15% rise in attempted homicides.

On a federal level, the Federal Police reported a record number of fugitives captured between January and October 2026, with 17,000 individuals apprehended. This represents a 21.4% increase over the total for 2025, including arrests for sexual crimes and homicide or femicide.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: Brazil security data shows mixed crime trends in 2026

Brazilian security data for 2026 shows falling robbery and homicide rates in São Paulo, rising sexual violence in Acre, and a record number of fugitives captured by the Federal Police.

35 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-paulo-reports-significant-decline-in-robberies-and-homicides

### 2026-10-27: Public safety updates in Pernambuco and São Paulo

Pernambuco reports a 31.8% rise in dengue cases and recent violent crimes, while new interim leadership takes over highway policing in São Paulo.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/public-safety-updates-in-pernambuco-and-so-paulo

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